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Olli Ella Olli Ella Cozy Dinkum Doll Bunny Muffin
$55.00Meet our newest (and most snuggly) collectible Cozy Dinkum Bunny Muffin! Bunny Muffin, so cuddly and cute, loves to doze in its soft fluffy suit. Made for snuggles and snoozy...
Corolle Corolle Mon Grand Poupon Carry Bed Coral
$42.00For naptime and bedtime on the go, this Carry Bed by Corolle is perfect for travel play time. The cute teddy bear print is inviting and a signature Corolle designed in...
Halilit Twirly Whirly Rainmaker Toy
$25.00The Twirly Whirly Rainbomaker is a delightful real musical instrument which creates a captivating combination of sound and colour. By turning the Rainbomaker, baby will be able to watch as...
Plushies Grand Flopsie Goldie Retriever Plush ...
$32.00Goldie Grand Flopsie is a large golden retriever that comes in a resting position. Suitable for all ages and personalities. High-Quality Materials make for a soft and fluffy touch. Quality...
Plushies Agaric The Shroom Fairy 9 Inch
$28.00Mythical Creatures feature some fantasy-filled friends looking for a companion to frollick around the forest with Agaric the Shroom Fairy is filled with enchantment, featuring a bright red mushroom cap...
Plushies Fox Plush Toy 18 Inch
$28.00A sleepy time pals who will make the perfect nap time companion for anyone in need of a good rest This Snoozle Fox is a soft red fox with a...
Plushies Black Panther Plush Toy 25 Inch
$98.00Step into the jungle with the Black Panther plush, a stunning and lifelike representation of one of nature's most mysterious creatures. Made with luxurious black plush fabric, this panther embodies...
Plushies Cooper Plush Toy 25 Inch
$98.00This adorable Cooper is a classic dog with golden fur all throughout and floppy ears. Bring home this unique dog for a great, realistic addition to your collection. High quality...
Plushies Husky 28 Inch
$98.00This Husky has light grey and white fur, pointed ears, and comes in a resting position. High quality materials make for a soft, fluffy touch Super Flopsies lay in a...
Plushies Giraffe Plush Toy 25 Inch
$98.00This Giraffe has a lovely speckled pattern, plush horns, and comes in a resting position. A best pick for anyone who wants to add an extra-large amount of fun to any...
Plushies Elephant Plush Toy 28 Inch
$98.00This Elephant has a neutral grey body, big floppy ears, and comes in a resting position. A best pick for anyone who wants to add an extra-large amount of fun to...
Plushies Lion Plush Toy 28 Inch
$98.00This Lion has golden brown fur, a long, furry mane, and comes in a resting position. A best pick for anyone who wants to add an extra-large amount of fun...
Plushies Slushy Plush Toy 28 Inch
$98.00The majestic Slushy Polar Bear lives in the arctic, sporting heavy fur and even being an excellent swimmer! Made in a simple yet elegant way with quality, care, and a...
Plushies Leonardus Plush Toy 12 Inch
$28.00Flopsie collection styles your favorite animal companions in a resting position for added cuteness and ease when playing, cuddling, and more! This Leonardus lion is a golden yellow with a...
18-G Paint Plush Toy 27 Inch
$98.00A beautiful chocolate brown stuffed horse is available in a super size now. High quality materials make for a soft, fluffy touch Super Flopsies lay in a resting position for...
Plushies Large Lying White Tiger Plush Toy 16...
$46.00This fantastic little white lying tiger is all that you need when you are looking for a creative and charming tiger to play around with It's big enough to make...
Plushies Lion Large Lying Plush Toy 16.5 Inch
$46.00This majestic king of the jungle is 16.5 inches long, featuring a full mane of golden fur and a large tuft on his tail, he'll quickly become the king of...
Plushies Asha White Leopard Plush Toy 20 Inch
$48.00This Asha White Leopard is a spotted feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms....
Plushies Raven Panther Plush Toy 20 Inch
$48.00This Raven Panther is a jet black feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms....
Plushies Luxe Boutique Jira Jaguar Plush Toy 2...
$48.00This Jira Jaguar is a spotted feline made with amazingly soft fur that is in a resting position. Its understuffed body gives an extra comforting feel in your arms. Suitable...
Plushies Softie Bear 16 Inch
$28.00Softie bear is a traditional teddy bear with a warm brown fur coat, button nose, and round facial features. Made from buttery soft materials and standing at 16 inches tall,...
Mon Ami Pru Floppy Goose
$42.00Pru Floppy Goose Plush Toy. 100% Polyester for enhanced softness and durability Perfect for playing, snuggling for gift-giving Spot clean only and air dry Measures 19 in
Mon Ami Chester Chicken
$42.00Chester Chicken Plush Toy will brighten an Easter celebration with his fiery comb, two-tone faux fur-feathers and showstopping orange feet and beak. Quirky but cute, this fluffy fellow proves that...
Bear Company Bunny Hugs
$44.00Bunny Hugs is a plush, stitched attached, soft toy bunny and chick duo.Bunny has been sewn from a luxuriously soft and dense white faux fur plush, with pink smooth inners...
Play is essential for children because it contributes to their intellectual, physical, emotional and social development. When children play, they exercise their creativity, develop their imagination, master their dexterity, improve their cognitive ability and build physical strength. Experts agree that the best kinds of play allow kids to set their own goals, negotiate challenges, develop and share ideas, and make their own rules.
But how can we make sure our kids are getting enough healthy, unstructured play time when they’re growing up in an overscheduled and stressful environment, when parents are overly focused on producing high academic achievers, and safety concerns prevent us from letting our kids roam around freely and unsupervised? Perhaps the best thing we can do for our kids is to make sure they have the right kinds of toys at home to make play time most rewarding.
First and foremost is safety. Safe toys for young children are sturdy, without sharp parts or splinters, free of pinching hazards, and easy to clean. If the toy will be used by an infant, it’s important that parts aren’t small enough to become a choking hazard.
Toys must be made from non-toxic materials and coated with lead-free paints. You should steer clear of antique toys, second-hand toys and homemade toys that have not been tested and approved by a certified testing lab, or may have been produced before the current regulations governing toy manufacturing were in effect.
In addition to being safe, a good toy will match the child’s appropriate stage of development and abilities.
The best baby activity toys for infants between 0-6 months are things they can reach, grasp, suck on, shake, and make noise with. Some age-appropriate toys for little babies are squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and board books.
Infants between 6-12 months are starting to crawl, sit up and pull themselves to a standing position. They are capable putting things in and out of containers and placing objects on top of each other. Some of the best baby activity toys for this age group are dolls, vehicles with wheels, bath toys, large beads, nesting toys, large soft blocks, wooden blocks, and push & pull toys.
As your child continues to grow, look for toys that will encourage them to explore, create, pretend, imagine, and learn from trial and error.